Misconception (8)

I believe the answer is:

delusion

'misconception' is the definition.
(delusion is a kind of misconception)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for delusion that I've seen before include "False or mistaken belief" , "False impression" , "Fallacy" , "Misconception - deception" , "Belief contradicted by reality" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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